Chickpeas with Garam Masala Purée

Garam Masala has one of those fabulous, exotic names that scare most people off when they see it in the spice aisle. It's actually a mix of cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, black pepper and coriander. This dish has a mix of protein, vegetables a starch and is vegetarian.

Yield:
12 baby servings, freeze 1/2

Ingredients

1/2
cup cauliflower

1/4
cup peas (fresh or frozen)

1
cup brown rice, steamed

1
cup garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained (canned or fresh that have been soaked overnight and cooked)

1
cup tomatoes, chopped, canned or fresh

1/2
teaspoon garam masala

Make It

1.
Add cauliflower to a steamer basket over boiling water.

2.
Cover and cook for 3 minutes.

3.
Add the peas and cook for a total of 5 minutes or until cauliflower is fork tender.

4.
Place all the ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth.